Tweet NOAA divers identify and measure coral colonies along a transect in Vatia’s outer bay while American Samoa Department of Land and Natural Resources and National Marine Sanctuaries divers observe the survey methods. Photo: NOAA Fisheries/Morgan Winston. For 3 weeks … Continue reading →
Tweet2020 Florida Artificial Reef Summit: “Bringing the Future of Florida’s Artificial Reefs into Focus.” Melbourne Beach, FL: April 8-10, 2020. The 2020 Florida Artificial Reef Summit Schedule-at-a-Glance is now available on the Summit webpage: 2020 Florida Artificial Reef Summit. The hotel … Continue reading →
TweetAt its February meeting in Tallahassee, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved several regulatory changes aimed at achieving fishery management goals in Biscayne National Park. As part of the Fishery Management Plan, the FWC and the National … Continue reading →
Tweet Florida Coral Crew volunteers will join FWC biologists in an effort to restore Florida Bay’s sponge community this spring. Sponge communities are key components of the Florida Keys and Florida Bay nearshore marine environment. Unfortunately, these communities have become … Continue reading →
Tweetit’s not too late to join a 2020 REEF Field Survey Trip!Indonesia | St. Croix | Red Sea | Dominica | Yap | Cozumel REEF Field Survey Trips are a fun way to learn more about marine life while engaging … Continue reading →
Tweet Join us in Indonesia this Spring! By Amy Lee, Engagement and Communications Manager There are just two spaces remaining on our Field Survey Trip to Indonesia, coming up on April 10-21, 2020 and led by Christy Pattengill-Semmens, Ph.D. We … Continue reading →
Tweet By Janna Nichols, Citizen Science Program Manager Fire up your computers and mobile devices! It’s time for more of your favorite online REEF Fishinars, our special brand of free, interactive, live webinars. You can join us from your home, … Continue reading →
Tweet Coral Reef Crisis Guide – SLO active Scientists have been studying coral reefs for over a century, examining the link between heat exposure and coral bleaching. The first recorded bleaching occurred in 1911 on Bird Key Reef in the … Continue reading →
Tweet By The REEF Team Meet February’s Fish of the Month, the Wolf-eel (Anarrhichthys ocellatus)! Survey Regions: Alaska to Southern California, throughout REEF’s PAC survey region. Also found in the Sea of Japan. Size: 2.5 to 5 feet, but can grow up … Continue reading →
TweetPlease see below for Florida’s latest artificial reef news, notes and reminders: 2020 Statewide Florida Artificial Reef Summit, Melbourne Beach, FL: April 8-10, 2020. Early registration and Abstracts due next Friday 1/31/2020! Call for Florida Artificial Reef Grant Applications for FY … Continue reading →
Tweet The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and its Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary have announced an intent to raise almost $100 million to restore seven iconic coral reef sites off the Florida Keys. ‘Mission: Iconic Reefs’ calls for … Continue reading →
Tweet Meet January’s Fish of the Month, the Potter’s Angelfish (Centropyge potteri)! Survey Regions: Endemic to Hawaii – found only in REEF’s HAW (Hawaiian Islands) region! Size: Up to 5 inches. Identifying Features: Rusty orange head and back, darkening to bluish black on … Continue reading →
Tweet It’s a New Year and along with it come new Fishinars in our popular and free Fishinar program series. These online webinars are open to anyone, taught by experts and are mostly focused around fish ID with occasional other … Continue reading →
Tweet A new year is here, and we have already started planning for our annual REEF events: REEF Fest: Oct 1-4, 2020 in Key Largo, Florida: Don’t miss this four-day celebration of marine conservation! Events include diving, snorkeling, ocean-themed seminars, … Continue reading →
Tweet , As another year draws to a close and we look to a new decade, REEF’s goal of protecting, conserving, and inspiring hope for the future of our oceans remains steadfast. Over the decades REEF has proven to be … Continue reading →
TweetOne of the broadest generalizations used to group fish is whether a given species occurs in freshwater or saltwater. When anglers draw this distinction, they are thinking of what fish species will be available for them to catch where they’ve … Continue reading →
Tweet Dear Kriss, If not for the oceans, our planet would be drastically different. And if not for people like you, REEF would be very different as well. The oceans support all life on Earth, but our precious marine environments … Continue reading →
Tweet Who doesn’t love Surgeonfish? They’re big and easy to see underwater, colorful, and plentiful in the Pacific Ocean. So consider this a pre-Thanksgiving treat from us to you – an entire Fishinar devoted to these oval-shaped beauties, taught by … Continue reading →
Tweet Left: Researchers Bill Sharp and Elliot Hart remove and replace larval urchin collectors suspended in the water column near Delta Shoal In coral reef ecosystems, herbivores play an important role; by grazing on macroalgae, they enhance coral recruitment and prevent … Continue reading →
Tweet BATON ROUGE, La.–The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announced today that the creation of the Lake Borgne Shell Pad, Grand Banks, West Karako Bay and Cabbage Reef artificial reef sites has begun. The reefs will eventually boost the availability … Continue reading →
